Children's Department
Librarian: Susan Slater
Assistant: Suzanne Hunt

The Children's Department serves the children of Warren County as well as all of those who work with them, their parents, their teachers, and their group leaders.

We offer books, beginning reader's, biographies, fiction and nonfiction graphic novels, general encyclopedias, encyclopedias of countries of the world, a Something About the Author Set, Read-Alongs, (Books and Cassettes/CD's), audiocassettes, CD's, videos, DVD's, Books on Tape and on CD's, and magazines. We have a Geo-Safari, a talking globe, four Internet Stations (filtered), and a listening center.

The Children's Department keeps updated copies of the local schools' Accelerated Reader (AR) lists in binders behind the staff desk. Parents and students are welcome to utilize these lists when trying to decipher which AR books are available at the Warren Public Library.

Throughout the year the Children's Department, upon request, conducts tours and gives programs for community groups and school groups. During fall, winter, spring and summer the Children's Department conducts weekly programs such as Toddler Time and Pre-K Time. These programs include stories, songs, and crafts. The Children's Evening, which includes movies, stories and crafts, is offered on Monday nights during the summer. Also during the summer there are special events and/or craft times offered on Saturdays. Please refer to the children's program schedule for current programs.

Each summer, the Children's Department participates in the nationwide Collaborative Summer Reading Program that is designed to promote recreational reading and to plant the seeds of a lifelong enjoyment of reading. The 2009 Summer Reading Program was Be Creative @ Your Library. It ran from June 6 through August 1, 2009.  Past themes have included Get a Clue @ Your Library, Catch the Reading Bug, Animal Odyssey, Spotlight on Reading-Be a Star @ Your Library, Get in the Game @ Your Library, and Discover New Trails @ Your Library. The programs are free and encourage children to read for fun and to maintain the reading skills they have mastered during the school year. Look for details about the 2010 Summer Reading Program in the spring.

The Children's Department is open during normal library hours. Please call the library and ask for ext. 26 if you have any questions.

Websites for Children

The Newbery Medal - This medal is considered by many to be the most prestigious award for children's literature and is awarded by the American Library Association. This website has a printer friendly list of all the Newbery winners since 1922.

The Caldecott Medal - Another American Library Association award, this one is given to the artist who has created the "most distinguished picture book of the year" for children. The website contains a list of past winners back to 1938.

Both sites offer great assistance in selecting books for your child's reading list.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids - A fun and educational website designed for students, parents, and teachers. It provides an introduction to how the U.S. Government works based on information resources available on the Government Printing Office website.

Power Library for Kids - Provides access to a number of powerful informational databases designed strictly for children. Includes encyclopedia and magazine resources, literature, photos, animals, and more.